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Genève, Suisse

The Marussia Beverages Group was established in 2004 and has evolved through a series of strategic acquisitions over the years. So far, it is a highly decentralized group, privately owned, operating as an international producer and distributor of wines, sakes, and spirits, with a turnover of 300 M€.Directly present in 12 countries (Austria, Belgium, France, Georgia, Germany, Japan, Netherlands, Russia, Switzerland, Ukraine, UK and USA), it gathers 12 distributions companies and 13 production sites with a total number of 1.270 employees.• Established the HQ function (from securing office spaces to recruiting teams for Group finance, HR and IT), as well as creation of Group policies (including Governance rules and principles, Delegation of Authority and Travel Expenses policies).• Drove the quality and the scope enhancement of the Group financial reporting under Tagetik (implementing cash flow, see-through P&L, Balance Sheets, Inventory, FTE, KPIs reporting) to provide a more insightful and effective approach to steering the financial performance of the organization.• Conducted a thorough review of the Group’s transfer pricing model between production and distribution affiliates with guidance from Deloitte Geneva, leading to the implementation of a new policy within the Group.• Implemented the model for managements fees from the headquarters to subsidiaries, thereby enhancing transparency and efficiency in financial operations.• Led the coordination, acquisition, and successful integration of a bourbon distillery in the USA into the Group, ensuring a seamless assimilation process. • Established a comprehensive framework for staff development and performance reviews (for the comex members as well as for the affiliates top management teams), along with defined development requirements.

Geneva, Switzerland

Correvio Pharma Corp. was a speciality pharmaceutical company focused on providing innovative, high-quality brands that met the needs of acute care physicians and patients (antibiotic and cardiovascular segments). It had a commercial presence and distribution network covering over 60 countries worldwide. Correvio was traded on the Nasdaq capital market. 2021 turnover: $40M – 150 employees worldwide.Correvio was acquired by Advanz Pharma, headquartered in London, in May 2020.• Played a key role in the divestment of the Group (sold for $76 million), subsequently overseeing the transition of Geneva Finance team responsibilities to the Advanz Pharma Finance team based in Mumbai and London.

Geneva, Switzerland

• Led and developed the European Finance team and enhance the Group financial reporting framework (including the relocation of EU/US accounts payable functions from Vancouver to Geneva, successful implementation of Concur PO/Invoice approval/ travel expense modules, and the reinforcement of the budgeting and forecasting processes).• Implemented of a new transfer pricing structure for the Group in collaboration with an external tax firm (PwC Geneva), ensuring alignment with the latest international tax compliance requirements.

Geneva, Switzerland

• Contributed to the onboarding of new products by providing support in various aspects, including due diligence, business model assessment, and financial modelling. Additionally, played a key role in orchestrating multiple entity mergers and equity recapitalization initiatives.

Geneva, Switzerland

• Established and maintained strong relationships with diverse stakeholders encompassing external auditors, direct and indirect tax advisors, lawyers, bankers, external directors, key vendors, and payroll administration providers.

Geneva, Switzerland

Swisscom Hospitality was an integral part of Swisscom Group, Switzerland’s leading telecommunications operator. It designed, implemented and managed integrated technology solutions specifically for the global hospitality industry. It had offices and operations across the EMEA region, North America, and Asia-Pacific. Its services are available in well-known hotel chains such as Hilton, Mandarin Oriental, Marriott, NH, and Sheraton.2015 turnover: 100M€ – 370 employees worldwide. HQ: Geneva.Swisscom Hospitality Services was acquired by the Hoist Group/Planet, headquartered in Stockholm in 2015.• Implemented a finance team reorganization by decentralizing its members from the headquarters in Geneva to the various subsidiaries.• Implemented the general accounting system and accounting principles aligned with the Swisscom Group framework, alongside the establishment of an Internal Control System.• Led the successful global SAP FI/CO implementation across the 17 entities of the Group within a 12-month timeframe.• Participated in 4 acquisition transactions (in France, Austria, USA, Denmark), actively contributing to their post-merger and synergy integration processes.• Conducted a comprehensive review of existing internal processes, pinpointing areas for improvement and streamlining.

Lausanne Metropolitan Area

Joint Venture created in September 2003 between Danone and Eden Springs, consolidating both groups’ current and future Home and Office Delivery (distribution of large water bottles, mainly 5 gallons) activities in Europe. European leader in water and coffee solutions for the workplace, the company operates in 18 countries.• Responsible for the quarterly/annual joint-venture consolidation under IFRS.• Manage JV consolidation reporting process, communication of reporting instructions to the subsidiaries and liaising with external auditors.• Preparation of the quarterly/annual group financial statements.• Responsible for the monthly internal reporting for 3 markets (analysis on budget versus actual, challenge and investigate results with local operation and finance).

Paris, Lyon, London, Milan

• Developed comprehensive audit plans, including the scope, objectives, and resource requirements for the audit engagement.• Supervised and managed audit teams, delegating tasks to team members based on their skills and expertise.• Fostered positive relationships with clients, addressing their needs and providing value-added services beyond the audit.• Conducted thorough risk assessments and evaluated the design and effectiveness of the client’s internal controls.• Reviewed the work of junior auditors, providing feedback and guidance to ensure high-quality audit deliverables.• Engaged in corporate finance/due diligence teams commissioned principally by French groups seeking greater presence in the UK (Danone, Pernod Ricard, LVL Medical) and in Italy (Thales).

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